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KITTSON COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS JUNE 20, 2023

KITTSON COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS JUNE 20, 2023 The Kittson County Board of Commissioners met, pursuant to adjournment on June 20, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Younggren. The pledge to the flag was given. A motion was made by Commissioner Gillie, seconded by Commissioner Kraulik and unanimously carried to…

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Wikstrom Telephone receives grant funding to bury more fiber

KARLSTAD, Minn. — Wikstrom Telephone Company received funding Wednesday, June 28 for a grant from OBD/DEED to serve rural parts of Kittson and Marshall counties. Engineering is underway, with construction to start in 2024. Wikstrom Telephone proposes to serve rural, sparsely populated areas in Kittson and Marshall counties in far northwest Minnesota, passing 199 home,…

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Kittson Central board approves preliminary budget, tables school nurse agreement

By Margie Holmgren Kittson Central school board members approved the preliminary budget showing a $400,000 deficit for fiscal year 2024. “Each year I do the proposed budget it always looks worse than it does in reality,” stated Kittson Central Superintendent Bob Jaszczak. He explained the revenue is understated, budgeting with 230 kids enrolled but feels…

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Buhmann resigns as county administrator

By Anna Jauhola Kittson County will again be searching for an administrator after the commissioners accepted Brian Buhmann’s resignation on Tuesday, June 20. Buhmann began as administrator in Kittson County on Sept. 13, 2021. He is the third administrator the county has had in the last three years. “My resignation is contingent on the board…

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Lake Bronson dam plan revealed, explained publicly

By Anna Jauhola Officials shared the first glimpse of the new dam to be constructed at Lake Bronson State Park during a public meeting on Tuesday, June 13. The labyrinth weir design will drastically change the landscape we are used to, but for the better, according to DNR, dam and engineering officials. Major concerns from…

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HALLOCK CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HALLOCK CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, MAY 1, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Treumer called the regular meeting of the Hallock City Council to order at 6:02 pm on May 1, 2023. Those Present: David Treumer, Mike Totleben and Naomi Larson. Kevin Waller and Jennifer Peterson were absent. Also present:…

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LANCASTER SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS

LANCASTER SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS The Lancaster School Board met in regular session on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the The Lancaster School Board met in regular session on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Supt. Office. The following members were present: James Diamond, Lacey Lupien, Matt Nordin, Justin Peterson,…

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Classified Ads July 12, 2023

ESTATE SALE: Saturday, July 15, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Marlene Swenson home, 714 Elm Ave. S. Hallock. Mirrors, pictures, lamps, dishes, drink ware, quilts, Shawnee figural pottery, cookie jars, old oak buffet, tables, couch and chair, 59 dated (from 1976-2002) Hallmark ornaments, vintage Christmas items, Santa’s chimney. (27-28) RUMMAGE SALE: Saturday, July 22, 8…

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